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A Beginner’s Guide to Noodling Catfish

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By Will Brantley Verified
| The Field And Stream Podcast
FIELD & STREAM NEWSLETTERS ALL F&S NEWSLETTERS Catfish noodling means diving or reaching underwater, sticking your hand into a hole where catfish spawn, letting the fish bite down, then grabbing it by the jaw and wrestling it to the surface. It works on flathead, channel, and blue catfish. It is physically dangerous—broken fingers, torn tendons, and fin punctures are real risks—and it is only legal in certain states.
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TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5 Crossbow Review—Expert Tested

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By Will Brantley Verified
| The Field And Stream Podcast
I recently finished our annual test of new crossbows, and although it was a tight race, the TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5 ultimately came out on top. This is TenPoint’s newest flagship model, featuring Zero Torsion technology, a rail-less barrel/arrow rest system, Acu-X arrows with snap-on nocks, a TriggerTech trigger, and the Acuslide Maxx cocking system. It is, in my opinion—after testing it head-to-head against this year’s competition—the best crossbow you can buy in 2026.
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How to Pick the Right Sidearm for Backup Bear Protection

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By Will Brantley Verified
| Outdoor Life Verified
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Hunters love to sit around the fire and argue about guns. When there’s no fire, there’s still social media, where people also sometimes argue. When I saw Freel and Towsley engaged in a Facebook pissing match over bear-defense handguns, I invited them to bring it to the pages of Outdoor Life. Enjoy.
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